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Welcome to Next Week on Xbox where we bring you the latest details on upcoming games coming soon to Xbox One! This coming week we have the console launch exclusive PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds coming to Xbox Game Preview, the return of an iconic gaming character in Okami HD, and several ID@Xbox titles like It's Quiz Time, Night in the Woods, and Hammerwatch. Read on below for more details on these games and... Read more: Next Week on Xbox: New Games for December 11 – 17

We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox!
Xbox Takes Home Honors at The Game Awards
The Game Awards is designed to recognize the creative and technical excellence in the video game industry, bringing together a diverse group of players, developers, and culture to celebrate gaming as the most... Read more: This Week on Xbox: December 8, 2017

It’s hard to believe that after nearly four long years, the opportunity to show off Full Metal Furies is fast approaching. It all started with the naïve idea that after making our first game, Rogue Legacy, the next one would be smooth sailing. Countless delays later, and a development cycle that lasted two years longer than planned, we finally have a launch date to announce – Full Metal Furies will be released on January 17, 2018 for Xbox One and Windows 10.
We fell just short of our promise to release in 2017, but we hope you’ll forgive us the time needed to ensure we did not compromise on the experience we wanted players to enjoy.
FMF holds a special place in our hearts... Read more: Full Metal Furies is Coming to Xbox One January 17

GDC 2018 is just a few months away and Xbox is excited to be back with a full week of community events, including the first ever Gaming & Disability mixer for everyone interested in meeting the people who are working to make gaming more accessible.
All events are free to attend with registration to open in the new year – so mark your calendars now!
Tuesday, March 20 at the Contemporary Jewish Museum
18th Annual Women in Gaming Rally, 12 pm – 9 pm (more details below)
1st Annual Gaming and Disability Reception, 7 pm – 9 pm
Wednesday, March 21 at 1111 Minna Gallery
2nd Annual LGBTQ in Gaming, 12 pm – 3 pm
13th Annual Blacks in Gaming Green Room, 4 pm –... Read more: GDC 2018: Save the Date for Gaming for Everyone Community Events

We here at ID@Xbox have taken over 35 of our favorite indie game bundles, pulled them together and discounted them by at least 50% in the Big Bundle Sale. Now's a wonderful time to build that game catalog with fantastic critically acclaimed bundles like:
Inside/Limbo (50% off). Hunted and alone a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project in the beautiful thriller Inside. Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters Limbo in this black and white artistic adventure.
Don't Starve: Giant Edition + Shipwrecked Expansion (50% off). Take the time to test your survival skills with the Don’t Starve bundle. Play as Wilson, an intrepid gentleman scientist who has been trapped... Read more: Big Bundle Sale: Over 50% Off Great Indie Bundles

We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox!
Gears of War Esports Season 2 kicks off with the Gears Pro Circuit Dallas Open
Gears Pro Circuit Season 2 officially gets underway this weekend with the Gears Pro Circuit Dallas Open. This jam-packed open event will feature the world’s top Gears of... Read more: This Week on Xbox: December 1, 2017

Greetings, gamers! It's time to welcome the holidays with a new collection of games coming to Games with Gold this December. Starting with the fantastical co-op first-person shooter Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide, followed by another great Telltale adventure game as we rejoin Marty and Doc on a new time-traveling escapade in Back to the Future: The Game - 30th Anniversary Edition.
On Xbox 360, and Xbox One through Backward Compatibility is the rhythm-action game Child of Eden created by Tetsuya Mizuguchi (best known for the classic Rez), then later in December is the pulp-inspired action game Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death to dish some hack-n-slash adventure.
All games will be... Read more: Bundle up Next to December’s Games with Gold

Hello, fellow gamers! Welcome to your action-packed December Xbox Game Pass update.
In addition to over 100 great games already included in your Xbox Game Pass membership, we’re excited to share the addition of yet another seven games starting December 1. Titles including Gears of War 4, Darksiders: Warmastered Edition, Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter and more! Plus, tune in to Mixer on December 1 and watch our favorite streamers get hands-on with the latest additions to the Xbox Game Pass catalog.
But first, stop the press! For a limited time between November 17 – 27, you can start your Xbox Game Pass membership for $1! That’s right, get instant access to over 100 great... Read more: December’s Xbox Game Pass Update Brings Gears of War 4, Darksiders, Mass Effect and $1 Game Pass for Limited Time

We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox!
November’s Games with Gold Are Full of Action and Adventure
Welcome to another month of Games with Gold! With a mix of racing, adventure, and platforming challenges, Xbox Live Gold members are sure to have a blast via November's Games with Gold on... Read more: This Week on Xbox: October 27, 2017

Hello, fellow gamers! Welcome to your November Xbox Game Pass update.
We’re adding seven more games to the Xbox Game Pass catalog! In addition to over 100 great games already included in your membership, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Halo Wars: Definitive Edition, Resident Evil HD and more will be ready to play starting November 1. Plus, don’t forget to tune into Mixer on November 1 and watch some our favorite streamers get hands-on with the latest additions to the Xbox Game Pass catalog.
Before we dive into November’s games, we have some exciting updates we want to share.
On October 16, the new Fall update became available for Xbox One, bringing new features and a... Read more: Xbox Game Pass: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Halo Wars DE, Resident Evil HD and More Available November 1

We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox!
New Fall Update for Xbox One Available for Everyone Today
It’s been a busy and exciting summer for everyone at Team Xbox. Back in August we gave you a first look at the fall update for Xbox One, and we showed off the new Home, Guide and Community... Read more: This Week on Xbox: October 20, 2017

We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox!
Choose How You Game with Four New Xbox One S Bundles
This fall, we’ve got something for everyone so you can choose how you game on Xbox One. We’re continuing to deliver the best value in games and entertainment with Xbox One S and today we’re... Read more: This Week on Xbox: October 13, 2017

Editor's Note: We have updated the article to reflect the correct end time for this event to be October 9 at 9:00 a.m. PDT. Apologies for any confusion this may have caused. We have also updated the end time for the Star Wars Battlefront II open beta, which was extended to October 11.
We believe games are more fun with friends. Starting Friday, October 6 at 1:00 a.m. PDT to Monday, October 9 at 11:59 p.m. PDT, 9 a.m. PDT you can play online in any game you own with your friends for free during our Free Play Days For All weekend on Xbox One and Xbox 360 -- Xbox Live Gold membership not required.
There's more! If you're looking for a new multiplayer experience to try during the Free... Read more: Play Star Wars Battlefront II Open Beta During Free Play Days For All Weekend

Add to your ever-growing collection of great games on Xbox thanks to October's Games with Gold! Starting October 1 on Xbox One, play the emotionally gripping first-person narrative adventure game Gone Home: Console Edition. Then on October 16, take to the stars in the challenging sci-fi puzzle game The Turing Test.
Also in October for Xbox 360, and Xbox One through Backward Compatibility, the classic Xbox Live Arcade platformer Rayman 3 HD will be available to play, as well as the epic World War II first-person shooter Medal of Honor: Airborne.
All games will be available for a limited time as part of Games with Gold, so get Xbox Live Gold today to get in on the action.
Gone... Read more: Fall into October’s Games with Gold

We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox!
Your Invitation to Feel the True Power of Xbox One X
Starting Saturday, September 23, head to one of several retail locations across the United States hosting in-store demos of Forza Motorsport 7 on Xbox One X, so you and friends can be one of the... Read more: This Week on Xbox: September 22, 2017

We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox!
Samsung and Xbox Partner to Provide a Better 4K Gaming Experience
Xbox and Samsung are teaming up to utilize Samsung’s flagship premium lineup of QLED TVs as the official 4K TV partner for the highly-anticipated Xbox One X. Kicking off at E3 2017... Read more: This Week on Xbox: September 1, 2017

Editor’s Note: Due to a production problem, pins will not be available at the Mixer booth as previously described. The article has been updated to reflect that limited edition fidget spinners will be available instead.
It’s almost time for gamers to descend upon downtown Seattle once again for PAX West! The convention, running from September 1 through September 4, is one of the largest gaming events in North America, and Xbox has something for everyone planned throughout the weekend. Read on for details on the gameplay and activities you’ll find in our booth, multiple panels, Mixer streams, and PAX West sweepstakes.
Xbox Booth
North Hall, 4th Floor, Booths 403, 411,... Read more: Xbox is at PAX West 2017

We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show below above featuring the one and only Major Nelson. Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox!
Big Stories from gamescom 2017
gamescom 2017: World’s Most Powerful Console Makes European Debut and Kickstarts Global Pre-orders
Today, during Xbox @ gamescom Live, we announced global pre-orders... Read more: This Week on Xbox: August 25, 2017

Big news, Tankers! Wargaming and Microsoft are ready to deploy Xbox Live Arena tournaments to World of Tanks! We're excited to bring user-generated tournaments to World of Tanks on Xbox One starting on August 22, letting you create tournaments or join with others to prove your tanking skills. Xbox Live Arena makes it easy to compete in online tournaments right from your console and is fully integrated into World of Tanks.
In addition, we're planning our own Xbox Live Arena sponsored tournaments this September. Sign-ups begin soon for our first sponsored team tournament kicking off on September 15. Be sure to stay tuned to the World of Tanks website for more details in the coming... Read more: World of Tanks Will Battle in the Xbox Live Arena